ahh, the wonderful smell of sulfur!

gonzo

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• Aug 24, 2005

• #1

yeah, i know. this issue is posted all over the place. i brought my runner into the dealer and complained about it and, after some hemming and hawwing, they said that they perferformed a tsb on it. that was a year ago. the sulfur smell is still really bad, almost worse. have others noticed that once their vehicle has had the tsb performed on it that the sulfur smell goes away, or is their quick fix just a gimmick.

 

CuzzinOlaf

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• Aug 24, 2005

• #2

Supposedly they replace the cat. I had mine done back in June and although I don't smell it as much I get that ever so pleasant scent once in a while. I can't speak for a year or so out though....

 

sharp4runr

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• Aug 24, 2005

• #3

The TSB reduces the smell but it does still do it. There is another Sulfur TSB for the 2005 V6 so there still maybe something else we can do.

 

CuzzinOlaf

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• Aug 25, 2005

• #4

Anyone with an upgraded exhaust have this problem?

 

Koz

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• Aug 25, 2005

• #5

The TSB is a pacifier because there isn

 

Casper

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• Aug 25, 2005

• #6

CuzzinOlaf said:

Anyone with an upgraded exhaust have this problem?

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yuppers...magnaflow here and its no better.

 

CuzzinOlaf

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• Aug 25, 2005

• #7

Casper said:

yuppers...magnaflow here and its no better.

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OK, Thanks .... How about this.

Anyone with an upgraded cat?

 

Bluto

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• Aug 25, 2005

• #8

The sulfur smell is a feature of the 4Runner! I use it to deter people who tailgate.

 

KMX3060

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• Aug 25, 2005

• #9

Someone do a location pole?

I might be wrong...

Did anyone else notice that the complaints for the sulphur smell all seem to be coming from the east coast and central US?

I don't have it on mine here on the left coast and I don't think anyone else here has complained.

 

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otterball21

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• Aug 25, 2005

• #10

bluto that's the funniest image I ever seen.. made me laugh..


My 05 isn't as bad as my dad's 04... it's only when the windows are down...

 

seancgn68

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• Aug 25, 2005

• #11

I smelled it on my '05 V6 LTD for the first time this week. It's the first time I have had the windows open for any extended time since I bought it because it has been so hot and humid here. Only seems to happen once in a while, and it isn't too bad... but I think I'll look into the new TSB anyway. I'll let you all know if it helps any.

 

00328

Senior Member

• Aug 25, 2005

• #12

I installed a Magnaflow with a side exit exhaust on an '05 V8, makes no difference, still stinks to high heaven
I always drive with the windows down and the rear window about 1/3 down, love fresh air. Except most times it's not that fresh.
Toyota needs to do whatever they have to to fix this!

 

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4Runna

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• Aug 25, 2005

• #13

i too still have the f*ckin problem

but not as much of a problem as them not putting the o2 sensor back on, it banging around and melting!!!!

they suck:bash:

 

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TOY LVR

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• Aug 25, 2005

• #14

the wonderful smell

the 1 feature of the truck i love is having all the windows down but that smell! having the tsb done on monday. oh yeah they told it was the gas. thank you for the great info on the tsb. it helped tremdously. will let you know how it goes. being in wisconsin means i have limited time for the windows open so if it stinks its not enjoyable.







05 galatic gray V6 no mods yet

 

charlier180

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• Aug 26, 2005

• #15

Re: Someone do a location pole?

KMX3060 said:

I might be wrong...

Did anyone else notice that the complaints for the sulphur smell all seem to be coming from the east coast and central US?

I don't have it on mine here on the left coast and I don't think anyone else here has complained.

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Well I am on the East Coast and do not seem to have the sulfur problem. Then again, the only time I usually have the rear window down is when I hitch up my trailer. During that time the engine is only idling which probably contributes to the lack of a sulfur problem for me.

 

KMX3060

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• Aug 26, 2005

• #16

Re: Re: Someone do a location pole?

charlier180 said:

Well I am on the East Coast and do not seem to have the sulfur problem. Then again, the only time I usually have the rear window down is when I hitch up my trailer. During that time the engine is only idling which probably contributes to the lack of a sulfur problem for me.

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I was just noticing the locations of those with the problem.

I thought it might be a symptom of the gas used in those areas.

Here in California we have a different formulation for our refining.

Gas is also at $3.00/ thanks to the added refining.

 

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4Runna

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• Aug 26, 2005

• #17

i have to say this SUCKS

such an awesome feature to have back window down

TOTALLY FUCKIN RUINS the feature

got the tsb and still shit!

 

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BenSD

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• Aug 26, 2005

• #18

Re: Someone do a location pole?

KMX3060 said:

I might be wrong...

Did anyone else notice that the complaints for the sulphur smell all seem to be coming from the east coast and central US?

I don't have it on mine here on the left coast and I don't think anyone else here has complained.

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I get it in So Cal, but only when going up a steep hill. I never get it during normal driving.

 

KMX3060

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• Aug 26, 2005

• #19

I travel up the hill from Camarillo to Thousand Oaks almost everyday. It is like 6% grade for about 2 miles.

I smell the sulphur odor many times but if I change lanes from being behind another car the smell goes away so it must have been the car in front of me.

 

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4Runna

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• Aug 26, 2005

• #20

KMX3060 said:

it must have been the car in front of me.

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ya, is it near a river called Da Nile